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HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Chair, my hon. Friend the Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman), sends his apologies for his absence. In addition to the debates that the Leader of the House mentioned, there…04 Dec 2025HANSARDHomelessness: FundingWe have three remaining speakers and 10 minutes, so you have about three minutes each.02 Dec 2025HANSARDHomelessness: FundingOrder. To accommodate all those who wish to speak, I ask Members to impose on themselves a four-minute limit.02 Dec 2025HANSARDCriminal Court ReformTony Blair’s Administration put forward similar proposals, but were eventually forced to abandon them, thanks to opposition in the House and beyond. A similar coalition of…02 Dec 2025HANSARDHomelessness: FundingI am afraid that that was not a good example of a four-minute speech. Jim Shannon will show us how it should be done.02 Dec 2025HANSARDFuture of TV DistributionThe Minister will be aware of a recent survey that shows that there is very little knowledge among the public of the future changes, but those who are aware are concerned about…27 Nov 2025HANSARDFuture of TV Distribution3. What recent progress the Future of TV Distribution stakeholder forum has made on its work.27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseHundreds of my constituents work at Scunthorpe steelworks, and I fully support the Government’s actions to support the industry. A written statement on this subject is published…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Right to Trial by JuryThis is yet another attempt by a Labour Government to limit trial by jury. May I remind the Minister that Tony Blair’s Administration brought forward very similar proposals? In…27 Nov 2025HANSARDOrdained Clergy8. What steps the Church Commissioners are taking to increase the number of ordained clergy.27 Nov 2025HANSARDOrdained ClergyAs a member of the Ecclesiastical Committee, I never cease to be amazed by the number of officials who turn up to every meeting. Could the Leader of the House convey to the Second…27 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. The Planning Inspectorate recently overturned a decision by North East Lincolnshire council for a development of 200 houses in New Waltham in my constituency. The objections…24 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThere is a growing body of evidence about the dangers caused by headlight glare. I know the Department is doing its own research on this. Could the Minister give an indication of…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseYesterday I attended a drop-in session in aid of those who suffer from Huntington’s disease. As is often the case when we attend these events, they signed me up as a champion. My…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Chairman sends his apologies for his absence today. When we met on Tuesday, the Committee again had great difficulty in allocating time to the many applications that we are…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Remembrance Day: Armed ForcesThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for that injunction. In the past, one of our major sources of local pride was the county regiments, and in the case of my constituency, the…11 Nov 2025HANSARDEngagementsLindsey oil refinery in my constituency is under threat of closure, with the loss of hundreds of jobs. There have been a number of expressions of interest in taking over the whole…05 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Chair of the Backbench Business Committee, my hon. Friend the Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman), sends his apologies, so I am standing in for him. It is unfortunate that…30 Oct 2025HANSARDNorth Sea Oil and Gas IndustryI thank the Minister for the engagement we have had over the future of Lindsey oil refinery in my constituency. Can he give any indication of what support the Government might…27 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hundreds of workers at Lindsey oil refinery will have noted that in response to an earlier question, the Minister did not attempt to respond on the future of the refinery. At…14 Oct 2025